The Dodge and Chrysler brands offered some of the best muscle cars in the game before the Plymouth brand withdrew from the market in 2001. There were models of muscle cars that were both intimidating and imaginative. The muscle car identity that was distinct from that of its Dodge sibling company was forged by the low-cost brand of Chrysler, which was called thePlymouth.
The car that ruled the American streets in the 70s was thePlymouth Duster, a fastback version of the compact Valiant. ThePlymouth, unlike most muscle cars, rose to the top of the budget-conscious crowd.
The Duster is anunderappreciated muscle car that is often overlooked by collector who prefer the toughest and most powerful models in the category, along with older vehicles built on a tighter budget. It may be time for the Dusters to bloom.
It makes a great addition to your collection of vintage muscle cars.
The Plymouth Duster Has A Well-Designed 2-Door Coupe Shape And Lots Of Adorning Features
The Valiant’s front sheet metal and drivetrain components were shared with the Duster when it was first introduced. The Duster came with unique styling from the midsection to the rear, with a semi-fastback roof and no grilles.
The front of the car had a simple design with round headlights and a chrome bumper. New taillamps and a new mount were introduced in 1972 The grille, bumpers, and hood received a new look, but the rest of the care was the same. The re-introduction of the Plymouth 3-pointed’spear’ gave the car a bolder front end appeal.
The gold stripes and badges concealed the doors, wheel covers, front, and rear of the car. The 340 has a shark-toothed grille and side stripes that mirror the Duster 340 Wedge stripes.
Top-Of-The-Line Plymouth Duster 340
There are two variations of the “bulletproof” Slant Six, the larger of which made 125 horsepower and the smaller of which made 170. There was a V-8 that was more powerful than the average one.
The high- performance model of thePlymouth 340 Duster was designed by Clark Kent and was the first one to be called theCK. The model came with a long-duration camshaft, high-flow cylinder heads, and a single Carter four-barrel carbs. Heavy-duty anti-sway bars, six-leaf rear springs, and sturdy disc brakes were included in the model.
In 1972, the 340’s compression ratio was reduced to 8.5:1 and the 2.02 inch intakes were replaced with smaller 1.88 inch alternatives. New emission laws followed. The decrease in power output was caused by this. When the Gold and Twister bundles were first released in 1974, this was the rating for the Duster. The heaviest model in the lineup was the Duster 360 fastback.
Fast And Fuel-Efficient Feather Duster Model
The feather was a model in the line. The lightweight aluminum parts that make up the hood bracing, intake Manifold, and bumper brackets made the Feather Duster lose weight. The housing for the transmission. The weight savings of these components make them 5 percent lighter than the standard Duster.
The most engaging A833 overdrive 4-speed manual transmission was used for the power from Chrysler’s 225 inline 6 motor. The engine had a low-restriction exhaust system, an extra-high rearaxle ratio, and a single-barrel Carburetor. The feather duster had the highest fuel efficiency ratings in its size class, at up to 24MPG in the city and 36MPG on the highway, with the manual transmission.
The Plymouth Duster Is An Inexpensive Muscle Car On The Market
One of the best features is its affordability. A total of 1,332,846 Dusters were sold in six years, due to their low price.
It is still affordable. One of the most affordable muscle cars from the era is the 1970 – 1976Plymouth Duster, which sells for $29,486 on the market.
The average price of a Dodge Charger from the same model era is $86,466, which is comparable to the price of a vintage car.